> What? I think you did not understand what I meant by that.
I understand exactly what you mean. You don't, however.
> The only freedom that would be eliminated here is the freedom of a company to abuse data they do not own.
You would also eliminate my ability to agree to the status quo. These are rights I have now. Legislation as you suggest would eliminate that freedom that I have.
You aren't enforcing privacy. You are removing choice and freedom. If anything, your legislation goes so far as to say I'm not allowed to trade my data for a service.
So, why do you feel it's okay to legislate away freedoms I have now?
I understand exactly what you mean. You don't, however.
> The only freedom that would be eliminated here is the freedom of a company to abuse data they do not own.
You would also eliminate my ability to agree to the status quo. These are rights I have now. Legislation as you suggest would eliminate that freedom that I have.
You aren't enforcing privacy. You are removing choice and freedom. If anything, your legislation goes so far as to say I'm not allowed to trade my data for a service.
So, why do you feel it's okay to legislate away freedoms I have now?